Art 625: Design Research Readings & Seminar

Tuesday:

Watched and took notes on a design documentary called Objectified. It was a very interesting look at what several designers consider good design. Some interesting nuggets from the video include:

  • design as the search for form
  • creating items that stand the test of time vs objects meant to be temporary
  • the idea that objects become family; our relationship with objects
  • designing things that get better with use
  • designers as culture generators

Thursday: Reading Discussion

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Art 640: Contemporary Media/Communication Studio

Tuesday:

  • Discussed Title IX and what to do when a title IX situation occurs
  • Discussed web project goals (learning responsive frameworks) and topic ideas
  • Brainstormed for our chosen web topic: Design Entrepreneurship

Things to investigate further:

  • Education of a Graphic Designer by Steven Heller
  • STEM vs STEAM
  • Freelance.com
  • UCDA – University College & Design Associations
  • Regional AIGA Conferences
  • Campus Arts Festival during Cheaha Challenge (May 21, 2017)